The West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc., is the oldest full-time martial arts institution serving Southern Connecticut area. Established in 1975, the Academy believes in traditional values. We teach the classical art of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan (The American School of the Way of the Empty Hand Defense) which was founded by Grandmaster and chief instructor Charles J. Ferraro.
We augment our training in Tang Soo Do with the art of Hai Dong Gumdo (the Way of the Korean Sword), Aikido, Jui-jutsu, Tai Chi and Philippine Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima, Arnis). We are not bound or limited by outdated traditions and methods that are no longer effective. We believe in fostering the principles of respect and discipline, long considered cornerstones for the martial arts.
We augment our training in Tang Soo Do with the art of Hai Dong Gumdo (the Way of the Korean Sword), Aikido, Jui-jutsu, Tai Chi and Philippine Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima, Arnis). We are not bound or limited by outdated traditions and methods that are no longer effective. We believe in fostering the principles of respect and discipline, long considered cornerstones for the martial arts.
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The West Haven Academy of Karate, Inc., is the oldest full-time martial arts institution serving Southern Connecticut area. Established in 1975, the Academy believes in traditional values. We teach the classical art of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan (The American School of the Way of the Empty Hand Defense) which was founded by Grandmaster and chief instructor Charles J. Ferraro.
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Joe Jeffery
Dec 07, 2013
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I think we lucked out in finding West Haven's home grown gem of a school. As far as my experience goes, WHAK is the Yale of karate schools in the area!
The West Haven Academy of Karate is the national and international headquarters of dozens of martial arts studios around the world. There are "West Haven Academies of Karate" in places like Texas and Chile!
In the year plus that my young sons and I have trained here, I've discovered why. Many martial arts studios offer great experiences for students, but WHAK is a step up in quality of instruction, intensity, teaching technique, and numbers of
The West Haven Academy of Karate is the national and international headquarters of dozens of martial arts studios around the world. There are "West Haven Academies of Karate" in places like Texas and Chile!
In the year plus that my young sons and I have trained here, I've discovered why. Many martial arts studios offer great experiences for students, but WHAK is a step up in quality of instruction, intensity, teaching technique, and numbers of
Ross H.
Mar 21, 2013
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Cindy S.
Nov 14, 2012
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I have been in the martial arts world for 7 years and never had the experience I did here. I was looking for a school closer to home and went into this one to ask about it
Walked in and was never even acknowledged. I stood there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to say 'welcome'. If a stranger walks into your school the first rule is to find out who they are and what they need. That showed me right off the bat the integrity and potential customer service. What a disappointed to walk in and be basically turned away. Even as I started to walk out I turned around to see if they
Walked in and was never even acknowledged. I stood there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to say 'welcome'. If a stranger walks into your school the first rule is to find out who they are and what they need. That showed me right off the bat the integrity and potential customer service. What a disappointed to walk in and be basically turned away. Even as I started to walk out I turned around to see if they
Aj M.
Jun 24, 2005
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